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RC and RC/AL Administrator Applicant Frequently Asked Questions:
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These responses are valid at the time it is written, however, should there be any changes to rules, statutes, policies, it is ALWAYS ultimately the administrators responsibility to be up on the most current requirements.
What are the steps to get a license?
How much will it all cost?
What documentation will I need when applying?
When is the next initial training class?
When is the next licensure test?
When is the next State Standards Exam Review?
When and how do I take the NAB test?
Once licensed, how do I know if a class will count toward my CEUs?
How many total CE hours do I need?
When do I need to complete my CEUs?
If I get my license mid-year, how many CEUs will I need?
How do I renew my license? How much will it cost?
What are the steps to get a license?
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1. You must complete training through one of the OSBELTCA approved training sources (such as, in no particular order, OKALA, the Downtown College Consortium, or Carl Albert State University).
2. We highly suggest that you start the application process with OSBELTCA as soon as possible, even before you complete your training. There is a fee for the application ($100 plus bank/transaction fees – total is $103.15). NOTE: OSBELTCA staff will not have visibility of your application until you have paid the application fee.
a. There are two options for licensure – RC/AL or RC only. The scope of practice for each is different and the requirements are different for the two but you need to know which license you are applying for.
b. If you are going to only work in a Res Care Facility, you probably would want the RC only license but if it’s ever possible that you would be an administrator in an Assisted Living Facility (or you know that’s the kind of facility you wish to work in), you will need to apply for the RC/AL license.
3. After you have completed your training, you should finish your application with OSBELTCA by uploading your training certificate (by this time, you should have uploaded all other documents required for the application such as a passport type photo, affidavit of citizenship, resume’ and letters of recommendation…). Again, OSBELTCA staff (primarily Ginger Dean works with RC and RC/AL applications…she is a key person to you at OSBELTCA) will not have visibility of this application until you have paid the application fee.
4. OPTIONAL but highly recommended that you get a study packet from OSBELTCA which covers the applicable rules and statutes that you will be tested on in the State Standards exam. This costs $50 (plus bank/transaction fees…). OSBELTCA mails them to you the same day you order it from them.
5. ALSO OPTIONAL (and highly recommended) but OSBELTCA usually offers a State Standards “Review” prior to the test being administered and historically, those who have attended have a higher passing rate than those who don’t. It’s held at the OSBELTCA conference room in Shepherd Mall and it’s a good opportunity to meet the OSBELTCA staff and to ask questions and

RC and RC/AL Administrator Applicant Frequently Asked Questions:
“Click” on the question and it will take you to the answer(s)…
These responses are valid at the time it is written, however, should there be any changes to rules, statutes, policies, it is ALWAYS ultimately the administrators responsibility to be up on the most current requirements.
What are the steps to get a license?
How much will it all cost?
What documentation will I need when applying?
When is the next initial training class?
When is the next licensure test?
When is the next State Standards Exam Review?
When and how do I take the NAB test?
Once licensed, how do I know if a class will count toward my CEUs?
How many total CE hours do I need?
When do I need to complete my CEUs?
If I get my license mid-year, how many CEUs will I need?
How do I renew my license? How much will it cost?
What are the steps to get a license?
[Return to list of FAQs]
1. You must complete training through one of the OSBELTCA approved training sources (such as, in no particular order, OKALA, the Downtown College Consortium, or Carl Albert State University).
2. We highly suggest that you start the application process with OSBELTCA as soon as possible, even before you complete your training. There is a fee for the application ($100 plus bank/transaction fees – total is $103.15). NOTE: OSBELTCA staff will not have visibility of your application until you have paid the application fee.
a. There are two options for licensure – RC/AL or RC only. The scope of practice for each is different and the requirements are different for the two but you need to know which license you are applying for.
b. If you are going to only work in a Res Care Facility, you probably would want the RC only license but if it’s ever possible that you would be an administrator in an Assisted Living Facility (or you know that’s the kind of facility you wish to work in), you will need to apply for the RC/AL license.
3. After you have completed your training, you should finish your application with OSBELTCA by uploading your training certificate (by this time, you should have uploaded all other documents required for the application such as a passport type photo, affidavit of citizenship, resume’ and letters of recommendation…). Again, OSBELTCA staff (primarily Ginger Dean works with RC and RC/AL applications…she is a key person to you at OSBELTCA) will not have visibility of this application until you have paid the application fee.
4. OPTIONAL but highly recommended that you get a study packet from OSBELTCA which covers the applicable rules and statutes that you will be tested on in the State Standards exam. This costs $50 (plus bank/transaction fees…). OSBELTCA mails them to you the same day you order it from them.
5. ALSO OPTIONAL (and highly recommended) but OSBELTCA usually offers a State Standards “Review” prior to the test being administered and historically, those who have attended have a higher passing rate than those who don’t. It’s held at the OSBELTCA conference room in Shepherd Mall and it’s a good opportunity to meet the OSBELTCA staff and to ask questions and